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Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School
Elementary classes (3 years - 4 class)
Preschool education (3-7 years)
A special preparatory program that prepares the kids for an intensive, saturated curriculum at the Primakov gymnasium. The level of academic and psychological training is very high - graduates of this level have the maximum chance of enrolling in school (which takes place on a competitive basis).
Training is conducted in the game with the active application of communicative, interactive techniques. Teachers and educators with knowledge of English work with kids + at least 4 hours a week is conducted with the native speakers (usually during events and games). Much attention is paid to physical culture, sports education, as well as creative and musical component. In addition, the school employs speech therapists, defectologists and psychologists who help children develop properly and actively.
Elementary classes (grades 1-4)
Upon admission, a competitive selection and compulsory interview (both with the student and with the parents) are conducted in order to determine the child's readiness for school and the general level of development. Beginning with the 2nd class of children, regular tests are waiting to mark the level of progress, if necessary, to adjust the curriculum and help with solving difficult problems and questions. A minimum of 5 hours a week is spent on studying English, at least 10 hours a week - for additional lessons with native speakers. Little by little, young students begin to acquaint themselves with the basics of project and teamwork necessary for successful study in high school and university.
On average, a month of training at the Primakov Gymnasium costs 50,000 rubles, an additional contribution is paid annually for development and statutory activities (20,000 rubles one-time).
Middle classes, general education cycle (grades 5-9)
Intensive, balanced and diverse program aimed at mastering basic school knowledge in a variety of subjects. The study of the second foreign language begins (English children continue to engage with the media (at least 6-10 hours a week)), the design work continues. Together with teachers and parents, students begin to be identified with a priority profile for themselves: the curriculum is still general (pre-profiled), but it is already possible to concentrate more specifically on important directions for oneself and to prepare for choosing it in high school.
On average, a month of training at the Primakov Gymnasium costs 50,000 rubles, an additional contribution is paid annually for development and statutory activities (20,000 rubles one-time).
High school (grades 10-11)
A rich and multifaceted educational program leading children to obtain a certificate and preparation for admission to selected universities in Russia or abroad.
Education in the 10-11 class is already profile - students can choose the priority direction:
- humanitarian
- social and humanitarian
- technical
- natural science.
Actively conducted project work, as well as classes on career guidance - the school has established close interaction with leading universities that help high school students decide on the future path of education. Active learning of the English language is continuing - with students, students spend at least 10 hours a week.
On average, a month of training at the Primakov Gymnasium costs 50,000 rubles, an additional contribution is paid annually for development and statutory activities (20,000 rubles one-time).
Description of Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School
- Founded: 2017
- Location: Razdory village, Odintsovo district, Moscow region, Russia
- Total number of people: more than 1200 (390 preschool and 825 school level)
- Age of students: 4-16 years
- Type of education: joint (mixed)
- Type of accommodation: full board
- Language of instruction: Russian, English.
Primakova Primary School was opened in Moscow in September 2017 and became the first Russian school in which the full educational cycle (with pre-school preparation) is conducted in two languages: Russian and English. Administration and teachers (including many native speakers - they come from the USA, Great Britain, South Africa, Australia, Canada, as well as the best graduates of the MGIMO, MGU and other top universities) try to combine the traditions of the Russian school and the international educational standards adopted in the world.
In the elementary and middle classes the program is general, pre-profiled, but at the higher stage students can choose their own direction:
- humanitarian
- social and humanitarian
- technical
- natural science.
The slogan of the school is the bold phrase "Leadership is reality", and teachers are doing everything to let the graduates of the Primakov gymnasium repeatedly prove the truth of this credo.
Now the school enrolls about 1200 students (22 classes in total, on average 2-3 classes on parallels), but this amount is increasing, new classes and groups are opening, educational programs are expanding.
In addition to English, which students learn from the pre-school stage, courses of other modern languages are additionally organized, which can be visited at will - this will be a significant bonus when entering a university, in a further career in Russia or abroad. From 2019-2020, the school plans to introduce the International Baccalaureate course for high school students aged 16-18 (IB) - this will further facilitate the entry process if the graduate has decided to receive higher education abroad. High school students almost completely switch to bilingual education: subjects of the school program for 10 hours a week are studied with native speakers + 5-6 hours in English with Russian teachers. In addition, they organize meetings and lectures with university teachers, visit campuses of Moscow universities, and special classes in vocational guidance.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school does not provide accommodation and transfer to school - parents or guardians decide this issue on their own. With a full-time program, students receive a full, balanced three meals a day while on campus.
Advantages
- An effective combination of the traditions of Russian education and internationally recognized educational methods, a unique educational trajectory for the schools of Russia
- Intensive study of English from the youngest age, including constant lessons with native speakers
- A busy full-day program: in the morning and almost until evening students are engaged in useful and exciting pursuits, developing them as a harmonious personality
- Successful statistics of admission to the best universities not only in Russia, but also in foreign countries
- Active development of valuable personal skills, leadership qualities, ability to work effectively in a team and correctly organize your opinion; development of critical and analytical thinking, communication skills, ability to quickly make optimal decisions
- Availability of necessary state accreditations (a license for educational activities, a certificate of state accreditation of educational activities), prestigious certificates of the sample established in the Russian Federation.
Facilities and equipment at Gymnasium Primakov - Primakov School
The total area of school territory exceeds 30 thousand square meters: it is an amazing architectural and landscape composition, on which representatives of three well-known companies worked:
- Feierabend Architekten (Germany)
- Walters (United Kingdom)
- "Techno-Architect" (Russia).
The spacious green territory fully meets the concept of "comfortable and modern school in the forest", it enables pupils to appreciate and understand the peculiarities of landscape design, modern architecture since childhood. The school is open to the surrounding forest: vitreous glazing and large "French" windows are actively used, natural materials (for construction and for facing) of pleasant natural, natural colors are used. Inside the main building there are two beautiful gardens: for pupils of a kindergarten and for students. There is also an open space-atrium for rest and events.
In one building blocks of an elementary school, preschool block of preparation and an average comprehensive school are united - in total here it is engaged to 1200 persons.
Admission dates and extra charges
On average, the tuition fee in the Primakov Gymnasium costs 50,000 rubles / month, an additional contribution is paid annually for development and statutory activities (20,000 rubles one-time). The indicated cost is not included and is paid additionally:
- Registration fee
- Examination Boards
- Additional academic and language classes (optional)
- Additional leisure activities and excursions (optional)
- Transfers
- Personal pocket expenses
- Accommodation.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Admission to the gymnasium is conducted on a competitive basis using a variety of tests and entrance tests - the exact list depends on the class and age of the student. Tests are divided into psychological, pedagogical and subject:
1) Pre-school department (4-6 years)
The general level of development (speech, psychological readiness for learning), the availability of knowledge of the English language.
2) Grade 1
General readiness of the stuedts to learn:
- knowledge of English
- motivation for study and perseverance
- ability to generalize and analyze facts
- development of speech and motor skills
- the presence of spatial and quantitative representations.
3) Grades 2-11
- entrance examinations in mathematics, Russian and English
- trial full-fledged school day
- ability to show leadership qualities.
All kinds of awards and achievements of the student are necessarily taken into account: olympiads, contests, etc. An interview is also conducted with the parents / guardians of each students in order to determine whether the academic goals of the gymnasium coincide with their own.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
